A2S vs. other options

[The_Kid]

I can hear the groans already. Yes, here we go again- another buyer stuck between the Vestax/Technics battle. Here's the dilemma- I've got $350 ready to burn, and I don't know which turntable to get. By best bet so far is Vestax's PDX-A2S turntable from Hollywooddj.com, which is selling it for 299.99. A pretty sweet deal, if you ask me. My other options include the Numark TT-2 (which I already have 1 of, and am pretty pleased with) for the same price. My last option is to save up, and go for the Technics 1200 or the PDX-D3S. I need to know some specifics as well: what's the torque on the A2S? Is it comparable with Vestax's other models, or the 1200? The main reason I'm pushing for a Vestax is that I'm mainly a scratch/battle DJ. However, there are some things I dislike about the Vestax deck- it only has a +-10% pitch control, and it lacks a reverse/ultimate pitch/cool stuff that I don't need button on it. But since there's no middle ground between the $300 A2S and the $500 PDX-2000, I'm stuck. I really really need you guys' help. Post as much biased/unbiased dribble as you need; I'll read it all.

Thanks for your help,

The Kid

 

[djq]

Vestax A2s

The Vestax A2S is the Vertical version of the turntable I use which is the A1 mk-II, it uses the same motor as the Pdt-5000, which in reality was the first Technics beater.
I have had mine nearly 3 years and have had no problems at all with them.
I think the D3S uses a slightly different motor, but both have a starting torque of 1.6kg/cm. (Torque is Force in a Circular Motion).
Because you are a turntablist, I think you would be wiser going with Vestax, but which ones? Let your Bank Balance decide!!

 

[The_Kid]

Three years, eh? That sounds pretty good. My only real hesitance in purchasing the deck now is its reliability, and the lack of a dust cover (which can be compensated for). So would you say that you're satisfied with the deck (torque, reliability, parts, etc)? If so, the check's in the mail to hollywooddj.com. Thanks again,

The Kid

 

[djq]

Vestax - rebuilding.

The advantage with the Vestax is that all parts are replaceable, from tone-arm, platter, motor, pitch control and anything else on it.
The advantage being that you can fix any replacement part yourself, whereas with Technics unless you are electronically sound, you wouldn't know where to start.
Dust Covers - They are not even on F**kin long enough mate, I use my decks at least 2- 3 hrs a day, and I have also carted them round doing DJing gigs, so they must be built to a decent standard.